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B Brantford
D Doon (Kitchener)
I Ingersoll
W Waterloo

C   Cambridge
G   Guelph
S   Stratford

Academic Upgrading

Program: 1405 Academic Year: 2012 / 2013

About the Program

Academic Upgrading provides adult learners with the opportunity to improve their mathematics, communications, computer and science skills up to college-entry level. Complete only the topics required:

- For entry into post-secondary programs, trades, apprenticeship or other college programs.
- For employment.
- For work or interest.
- For GED Test preparation (high school equivalency).

Program Facts

Length: Length varies with student's academic goal - Certificate program (available full-time and part-time)
Location: Cambridge (Downtown), Waterloo, Guelph (includes Arthur) and Stratford (includes Listowel)
Start: Continuous intake
Tuition: You may be eligible for waiver of tuition and for financial assistance with childcare and transportation. Please contact the campus of your choice for more detailed information.

Admission Requirements

19 years of age or older (age exceptions may apply).

Note:

Applicants will be admitted to this program based on program eligibility requirements and the applicant's assessment results in mathematics and communications.

Admission Procedures

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements may be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants will be assessed for program suitability through an interview with program personnel and an assessment in mathematics and communications.

Note:

Agencies may refer clients who meet their conditions of sponsorship to this program.
Applicants for this program must be able to receive instruction and respond in the English language and may be required to complete the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment and achieve Benchmark 7 in Listening/Speaking, Reading and Writing Descriptors.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Course Information

Course #	Courses
Level One
CDEV1240	Self Management/Self Direction (ACE) Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to learn and use success strategies that can be applied to their academic, employment and personal life. The strategies will equip them with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become effective, confident and flexible learners. The course will focus on areas such as self-reflection, critical thinking, goal setting, study skills, organizational skills, group dynamics and career/employment exploration. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1250	Preparatory Communications - Options (ACE) Description: Topics include: grammar, letter writing, creative and essay writing, book reports, research paper writing, vocabulary, oral communications, argument and debate, and literature (novels, short stories, etc.). You choose topics based on your specific requirements. If you are not sure where to begin, your instructor will advise you during the first class. You will progress at your own rate. More than one semester may be required to complete your requirements in this course. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1260	Preparatory Communications for Assessment Description: This course enables students to establish their starting point in Preparatory Communications and to begin work on chosen topics. Topics will be selected for each student based on academic background and educational/vocational goal. Objectives may include reading and writing skills. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1270	Preparatory Communications for College Diploma, Certificate and Apprenticeship Description: This course prepares students for entry into all Diploma, most Certificate, and Apprenticeship programs. Topics have been selected specifically for that purpose and include reading, grammar fundamentals, sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing, research methods, critical thinking, and based on program goal, technical report or research report writing. Outcomes will be selected based on the student's educational/vocational goal. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1280	Preparatory Communications for Trades Description: This course prepares students for entry into some Trades and some Certificate programs. Topics have been selected specifically for that purpose. Objectives include reading, writing and oral skills, and learning resource use. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1290	Preparatory Communications for GED Description: This course will enable students to strengthen their communication skills in reading comprehension, grammar fundamentals, and paragraph and essay writing order to prepare to write the Language Arts sections of the GED (the high school equivalency exam). Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMP1012	Computer Studies (ACE) Description: This course provides students with a working knowledge of a Windows operating system, word processing software, spreadsheet software and electronic communication to succeed in further studies and the world of work. Students will be able to create documents and navigate the Internet to conduct research and communicate in educational, workplace and personal settings. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMP1680	Preparatory Computer Skills Description: This course provides students with a working knowledge of a Windows operating system, word processing software, spreadsheet software and electronic communication to succeed in further studies and the world of work. Students will be able to create documents and navigate the Internet to conduct research and communicate in educational, workplace and personal settings. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1000	Preparatory Mathematics for GED Description: This course will enable learners to successfully complete the mathematics section of the High School equivalency exam (GED). Topics include calculator use, basic arithmetic, ratio and proportion, interest, statistics and probability, measurement, inequalities, algebra, graphs and charts, scientific notation, and geometry. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1360	Preparatory Mathematics - Options Description: Personal goals, general interest - you select the topics. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1370	Preparatory Mathematics for Assessment Description: This course enables students to establish their starting point in Preparatory Mathematics and to begin work on selected topics in basic arithmetic. Topics will be selected for each student based on academic background and educational/vocational goal. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1375	Preparatory Mathematics for Business (ACE) Description: Entry into College Business Programs. Entry into College Business programs. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1385	Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (ACE) Description: Entry into College Engineering Technology Programs and General Arts and Sciences - Technology Stream and Technology Option Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1395	Preparatory Mathematics for Health Sciences Description: This course prepares students for entry into a variety of health science programs. Topics have been selected specifically for that purpose. Objectives include whole numbers and fractions, decimals and the metric system, percents, graphs, statistics and probability, signed numbers, exponents, scientific notation, algebraic expressions, linear equations, word problems, ratios and proportions, algebraic fractions, fractional equations, formulas, graphing, simultaneous equations, and functions and relations. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1405	Preparatory Mathematics for Applied Arts and Community Services Description: Entry into College Applied Arts, Ambulance and Emergency Care, and Small Business Program. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1420	Preparatory Mathematics for Trades (ACE) Description: Entry into College Trades and Apprenticeship and Woodworking Engineering Technology Programs. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1691	Core Mathematics (ACE) Description: Successful learners in this program will be able to perform numeric and algebraic operations with and without the use of technology, estimate measurements, collect, display, and analyze data and effectively defend and communicate their solutions. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
SCIE1010	Preparatory Biology Description: This course will enable students to increase their knowledge in biology. Topics will include cell structure, genetics, bones and muscles, the endocrine, nervous, circulatory, lymph, respiratory and digestive systems, human nutrition, the excretory and reproductive systems, pharmacology and microbiology. Students will be expected to read and interpret related technical information. Outcomes may be selected based on academic back ground and educational/vocational goals. This course will benefit those desiring entry into to programs in the health professions such as OTA/PTA, Practical Nursing, Paramedic. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
SCIE1020	Preparatory Physics Description: This course will enable students to increase their knowledge and skills in physics. Major topic areas are mechanics (including vectors, motion, forces, gravitation, momentum, energy, work, and machines), states of matter (including thermal energy), and either waves and light (including energy transfer, sound, reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, and diffraction) or elasticity (including static and current electricity, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, and electromagnetism). Objectives will be selected for each student based on academic background and eduacational/vocational goals. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
SCIE1030	Preparatory Chemistry (ACE) Description: This course will enable students to increase their knowledge/skills in chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, states and changes of matter, chemistry of water and air, solutions, chemical bonding, gas laws, quantitative relationships, chemical nomenclature, electrolysis, families of elements and radioactivity. Hours: Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to post-secondary programs at all Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, to enter apprenticeship training and to apply for employment requiring a Grade 12 at many major employers.

Program Contacts

For more information please contact:

Niki Lang
nlang@conestogac.on.ca
519-748-5220 ext 3681

How to Apply to the Program

Please contact the program directly at the campus of your choice:

Cambridge
Susan Garlick
Tel: 519-623-4890
Email: sgarlick@conestogac.on.ca

Guelph
Adam Jensen
Tel: 519-824-9390 ext 6172
Email: ajensen@conestogac.on.ca

Stratford
Mary Anne Sullivan
Tel: 519-271-5700 ext 7227
Email: msullivan@conestogac.on.ca

Waterloo
Brian Hofstetter
Tel: 519-885-0300 ext 5229
Email: bhofstetter@conestogac.on.ca

For Arthur contact Guelph. For Listowel contact Stratford.

Niki Lang
nlang@conestogac.on.ca
519-748-5220 ext 3681

Disclaimer The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.